Taking photos through glass, tips please

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I've been asked to record the work of a local artist (for reproduction on cards etc), all of which is framed behind glass.

I have a (linear) polariser, but am aware that this probably won't kill all reflections.. my plan so far is to shoot outside (it'll probably be overcast) in ambient light.

I think any attempt to shoot indoors with bounce flash will probably result in strong reflections.

Can anyone offer me any more tips please? :)
 
If they want to reproduce the works commercially I'm afraid I think it's worth taking out of the frame. Has to be worth the effort.
 
Cheers - they don't really want to do this but I'll push them in this direction if I have no luck shooting through the glass.

They used to use another photographer (who's since retired) who reputidly shot it through glass, and looking at the images you wouldn't know it...
 
I know this is a different set of circumstances, but CT wrote a tutorial for shooting through glass.

It may be useful from a white balance point of view.

About 2 thirds down the "photo technique" tutorial page.
 
Wouldn't scanning the stuff be better or are they too big?
 
Simples;)


What I found word was having a black b/g behind yourself. ;) Shoot in manual with a tripod and set the shutter to suit the lighting...


I have a old man that does tapestry and gets them framed .. Then comes to me to get them photographed. This works for me...


MD
 
Flash light from the side (prob both sides). Keep the lights out of the family of angles causing direct reflection.

Think of the glass like a mirror. If you can see the flashgun in the mirror when looking through the lens you will see direct reflection in the picture. Same goes for any stray light that will bounce around the room. If you diffuse you'll probably light the wall behind you and this will show on the picture.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_EYfoKxO-A...rect+Reflectins+-+inside+family+of+angles.jpg
 
Thanks to all of you for your replies :)

I did the shoot earlier and as suspected the polariser wasn't much use due to the angle of the reflected light.

However I tucked myself away in a shaded part of the garden, set the camera up on a tripod with the timer and stood behind it using my big long black coat to kill any reflections. This worked a treat -thanks MD - I owe you a pint ;)
 
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